Chapter 558: Conditions
Xu Huo didn't answer her question. Instead, he said, "Miss Lang Lang, you don't seem like a player."
Lang Lang smiled. "I'm not a player. Does Mr. Five only like talking to players?"
"Not really." Xu Huo paused. "You can speak freely."
"Mr. Five, you certainly get straight to the point." Lang Lang smiled. "I'd like to ask you to release my friend."
Xu Huo was rather surprised. "You're so direct. Aren't you afraid I'll leak the secret?"
Lang Lang shook her head. "I'm an insignificant person with little influence. I can only serve as a messenger."
"With your abilities, Mr. Five, you should have cleared the level long ago. You must have another reason for staying in Clown City."
"But in my opinion, someone like you wouldn't let Clown City order you around for the meager benefits the government offers. If possible, please don't interfere in Clown City's internal affairs."
Xu Huo set down his cup. "What if I don't agree? What will you do?"
Lang Lang lowered her eyes. "Then our conversation will have to end here. Whether you keep this secret or tell the Chief Political Officer, it won't change the bigger picture. I came here only to do my best for my friend."
"I'm ready to die!" 179 stood and saluted Lang Lang. Xin Hui and the two players protecting Lang Lang stood as well. None of them intended to keep Xu Huo there or force him to leave. Xin Hui said to Lang Lang, "You really didn't have to come here. Since you did, we never expected to leave alive."
They all looked resolute, prepared to sacrifice themselves. They seemed composed, but there was still a sense of desperation about them.
If it was true, as Lang Lang had said, that it